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@Wolfter--I can stop at your place and pick you up. @ Willy--I will bring Chambord, shot glasses, Iced Tea Vodka, and I heard about fruit loop vodka I want to try. For out of country friends more blueberry lemonaid-adult style. A 12 pack this time.Michelle

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How to handle stress like a dog:If you can't eat it or play with it.....then pee on it and walk away

Hi Schnauzer:Not a dumb question at all - AMG is AIDSmeds Gathering - it is where people from the forums come together in different locales once a year to actually meet in person and spend time together - most of it is unstructured (sightseeing, etc) - there are a couple of planned events that take place over the 4-5 day affair - a memorial service and a meet and greet.

We have held it in Mexico City, London, Boston, San Francisco, Washington DC, Chicago, etc.

We hold a vote every year as to where it is going to be and select dates..

Read some of the past threads - I think there might be one or two titled "What is AMG" - they are located in the Forums Gathering area....

A bunch of middle age gay guys flying off to meet in an expensive city and drink all weekend. Basically

Epic Fail. You don't have to be middle aged, gay or male to attend. Our dearest Jan, Michelle, and a few others are prime examples. As someone who hasn't attended one of these gatherings, you are not versed in the inner workings. Granted, we do tend to over indulge, but that's not the primary purpose.

When I think of AMG, I immediately think of our Gary and his precious, memorable speeches. It is the primary aspect that I find the most valuable. The memorial service is beyond belief. The added benefit is that we have forged friendships that transcend these forums.

I understand that your reply was probably tongue-in-cheek, but it was beyond inaccurate.